Tega Cay, SC – This weekend, the Tega Cay Men’s Golf Association hosted its much-anticipated Par 3 tournament, employing a two-man Shamble format that brought both competition and camaraderie to the forefront. The event, divided into two flights following a blind draw, saw players from across the region showcasing their skills in a bid for the top spots.
In the Shamble format, both team members teed off, selected the best shot, and then played their own ball to the hole, leading to a dynamic and strategy-filled game. The results were closely contested, particularly in Flight 1, where Kenny Hall and Matt Brown clinched the first place with a score of +3. Close on their heels were Mike Holcomb and Adam Eastwick at +5, followed by Juan Melchor and Bryan Voss with +9.
Flight 2 saw equally fierce competition, with Chris Lounsbury and Paul Liles leading the pack at +2. The battle for second was a tie between Tom McGrath/Dale Eberle and Scott Frattaroli/Andrew Dunlap, both pairs finishing at +6.
Flight 1 –
1st – Kenny Hall/Matt Brown +3
2nd – Mike Holcomb/Adam Eastwick +5
3rd – Juan Melchor/Bryan Voss +9
4th – Randall Phillips/Shawn Kramer +10
5th – Andrew Zondervan/Dan Manes +11
Flight 2 –
1st – Chris Lounsbury/Paul Liles +2
Tie 2nd – Tom McGrath/Dale Eberle +6
Tie 2nd – Scott Frattaroli/Andrew Dunlap +6
4th – Chris Radu/Kenny Cabinass +10
5th – John Van Vranken/Fred Lacher +11
Aside from the main competition, the tournament featured a “closest to the pin” contest on each hole, turning every shot into a potential for spotlight success. Notable mentions include Scott Frattaroli who won the contest on the first hole and repeated his precise gameplay throughout, while Kenny Hall impressed on holes 5 and 8. However, the highlight of the day was Paul Liles’s hole in one on the 15th hole, earning him the hole in one prize pool and rounds of applause from spectators and fellow players alike.
Closet to the Pin
Hole Name
1 Scott Frattaroli
2 Jim Mowery
3 Tim Wyatt
4 Shawn Kramer
5 Ken Hall
6 Andy Zondervan
7 Bryan Hyer
8 Kenny Hall
9 Andy Zondervan
10 Mike Holcomb
11 Robert Miller
12 Matt Bowman
13 Kenny Cabinass
14 Eric de Rio
15 Paul Liles HOLE IN ONE
16 Chris Radu
17 John Van Vranken
18 Chris Radu
Scott Frattaroli not only shone in the closest to the pin contest but also took home the award for the lowest total number of putts, finishing the tournament with an impressive 25 putts.
This year’s Par 3 tournament at Tega Cay not only highlighted the talents of local golfers but also reinforced the spirit of community and sportsmanship among participants. Congratulations to all the players, especially to those who took home top honors, and a special nod to Paul Liles for his exceptional ace on the 15th hole.
